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    • Reliability & Maintenance

    To keep plants running smoothly, testing and troubleshooting tools are evolving to improve maintenance workers’ efficiency and productivity. Condition monitoring technologies free up resources and give professionals the information they need about asset health. In addition, as more real-time asset health information becomes available plants can turn to a proactive rather than reactive approach.

    Articles

    Strengthening Piping System Resilience: Navigating Nozzle Loads and Shell Flexibility

    Amin Almasi
    Navigating challenges from thermal movements to cold operating scenarios for cost-effective and reliable systems.
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    Advanced Corrosion Monitoring Provides Real-time Insights, Improves Chemical Operations

    John Bromley-Barratt
    Continuous wall thickness monitoring for corrosive services can minimize damage and protect workers.
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    Corrosion Q&A

    Clear Up Corrosion Confusion

    Traci Purdum
    Expert answers questions regarding corrosion inhibitors and stainless steel.
    La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

    La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

    Traci Purdum
    The importance of rigorous corrosion inspection programs and the need for comprehensive risk assessments in facility design are paramount to process safety.

    News

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    Motion Forms Fluid Power Business Brand

    June 3, 2022
    A new website features Mi FPS’s full capabilities.
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    Motion Industries Acquires Kaman Distribution Group

    Jan. 5, 2022
    The purchase price was approximately $1.3 billion in cash.
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    Infographic -- Proper Grab Sampling Can Make A Big Difference

    Sept. 28, 2021
    Areas of improvement, challenges and finding true representative samples worry operators.
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    Report Helps Facilities Rank Assets To Maintain Safety, Production

    Aug. 30, 2021
    A simplified methodology is based on the function of the asset and its importance in maintaining safety, environmental compliance and production.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Integrated Solution for System Reliability

    Feb. 1, 2023
    The sheer volume of data available today makes identifying operating problems and compliance risks challenging for many industries and their workforces. With the right integrated...
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    Not All CPVC Piping Systems Perform The Same

    Dec. 17, 2014
    Newly Developed CPVC Piping Systems are Pressure Rated 25% Higher than Traditional CPVC SystemsSince its introduction to the market in 1959 by The Lubrizol Corporation, chlorinated...
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    CP Reliability eHandbook: Manage Your Assets

    Nov. 14, 2014
    Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. However, plants are continually challenged...
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    eHandbook: Improve Your Maintenance Practices

    Sept. 26, 2014
    More than 25% of maintenance done today is unnecessary and can introduce additional failure risks. Developing and implementing predictive maintenance strategies and practices ...
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    Podcast: Lessons Learned From 1988 Shell Plant Explosion

    Traci Purdum
    May 2, 2023
    A corroded vapor line caused the deadly incident. This episode talks about ways to stay ahead of corrosion concerns and how to better protect workers in case of unthinkable catastrophe...
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    Outfitting new grab-sampling systems begins with an undamaged cylinder, but the stresses of regular use can cause cylinders to degrade over time. That is why it is crucial to implement a proactive sample cylinder maintenance program.

    5 Tips to Optimize Sample Cylinder Performance in Chemical Plants

    Tristian McCallion, custom solutions manager, Swagelok Edmonton
    April 4, 2023
    Implementing a preventive maintenance plan will reduce unnecessary downtime and the associated costs.
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    The Path to More Consistent Material Sampling in Chemical Applications

    Seán Ottewell
    March 31, 2023
    A look at common material sampling problems and strategies to overcome them
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    Seeing is Believing: Field Test Vacuum Systems for Accurate Troubleshooting

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    March 29, 2023
    Don’t rely on ‘experienced-based’ estimates to identify critical operating issues in chemical process facilities.